ALL Parent Workshops for 2025-2026 have to be completed and submitted to the Office of Religious Education (ORE) no later than March 15, 2026.
Parents of children enrolled in sacrament preparation (First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation) are required to complete a total of at least 3 Parent Workshops during the 2025-2026 catechetical year.
CFF Parent Printable Tracking Sheet
SEAS Parent Printable Tracking Sheet
Only one Parent ONLINE Workshop is allowed for 2025-26.
Complete the Google Form linked to the video option you watched to receive credit.
Two or more Parent Workshops have to be completed from the Parent IN-PERSON Workshop options for 2025-26.
Please view the summary for each Parent In-Person Workshop to see how Credit is given for your attendance at these workshops.
PARENT ONLINE WORKSHOP OPTIONS
PARENT ONLINE WORKSHOP CREDIT
FORMED WEBSITE VIDEOS:
- If you have already set up an account through FORMED.org, you will just need to sign in.
- If you are NEW to FORMED.org, you will need to set up an account through GSCC's subscription before you can view the video.
- You are NOT signing up for a Free Trial and NO credit card information should be entered. You are just creating an account under the subscription already purchased by Good Shepherd Parish. If you get the request to start a Free Trail, start over at www.formed.org and follow the steps below.
Steps to set up a NEW (FREE) FORMED account:
- Click the "Signup" button
- Under Find your Parish or Organization, type in "Good Shepherd 9539 Racquet Ct Elk Grove" and select our parish then click the Next Button to follow the remaining prompts for your name and email.
Once you are signed in to FORMED, you can access any of the FORMED links provided below for an Online workshop.
Option #1: Moses: Signs, Sacraments, and Salvation
Born a slave, raised a prince, and humbled in exile, Moses returned to confront the mighty Pharaoh of Egypt with only a staff and the promise of God. Join the adventure as Stephen Ray takes you on an incredible journey through Egypt, Jordan, and Israel. Cross the Red Sea, wander the wilderness, and climb Mt. Sinai. Discover how Moses, the Exodus, and the Hebrew experience in the wilderness beautifully point to the coming of Christ and our salvation.
Credit for Parent ONLINE Workshop (1 Credit): Parents can receive 1 Parent ONLINE Workshop credit for 2025-26. If you watched this online video as your Online Parent Workshop for 2025-26, fill out this Parent ONLINE WORKSHOP Google Form.
Option #2: Mary: The Mother of God
She was a humble girl from an ordinary Jewish family. Yet Mary said a simple "yes" and came to be exalted as the Daughter of Zion, the Mother of God, and the Queen of Heaven. Filmed on location in Turkey, Israel, and Greece with popular Catholic author and speaker Stephen Ray, this study allows us to follow the dusty paths that took Mary to the heart of the salvation story. By discovering the Mary of the Bible, you'll know and love her Son even more. And you'll discover the truth behind Mary's Immaculate Conception, Assumption into Heaven, and role as intercessor.
Credit for Parent ONLINE Workshop (1 Credit): Parents can receive 1 Parent ONLINE Workshop credit for 2025-26. If you watched this online video as your Online Parent Workshop for 2025-26, fill out this Parent ONLINE WORKSHOP Google Form.
Option #3: Apostolic Fathers: Handing on the Faith
Stephen Ray takes you on an exciting journey to the Roman Empire and the world of the first Christians. You'll follow in the footsteps of the Church Fathers through Israel, Turkey, France, and Italy as they celebrate the Eucharist while hiding for their lives, and willingly suffer for proclaiming their faith in Jesus Christ. You'll come to understand the hearts and faith of Ignatius of Antioch, Clement of Rome, Polycarp of Smyrna, Irenaeus of Lyons, and Justin Martyr.
Credit for Parent ONLINE Workshop (1 Credit): Parents can receive 1 Parent ONLINE Workshop credit for 2025-26. If you watched this online video as your Online Parent Workshop for 2025-26, fill out this Parent ONLINE WORKSHOP Google Form.
PARENT IN-PERSON WORKSHOP OPTIONS
PARENT IN-PERSON WORKSHOP CREDIT
Please see the specific instructions in the summary of each Parent IN-PERSON Workshop.
OPTION #1: (Release date: September 4, 2025) Light of the World - Limited movie release in theaters. Official Trailer Link
It’s AD 30 and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn’t exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and their new friends begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure. This beautiful, 2D-animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John. From the beginning of Jesus’ ministry through his crucifixion and resurrection, LIGHT OF THE WORLD powerfully illustrates how Jesus of Nazareth changed the world forever and still changes lives today!
This animated movie is great for the WHOLE family!
Credit for Attendance (2 Workshop Credits): Parents can receive 2 Parent Workshop credits with a copy of your movie ticket stub or receipt showing the date and title of this movie. To receive credit, fill out this Parent Workshop MOVIE Google Form and upload a PDF, JPG, or PNG file with your ticket stub or receipt. After you submit your ticket stub/receipt through the Google Form, please write "submitted through Google Form" on your Parent Tracking Sheet.
Teens in Confirmation Preparation (2 GROVE Credits): Can receive 2 GROVE credits with a copy of their movie ticket stub or receipt showing the date and title of this movie. To receive GROVE credit, fill out this Teen GROVE Google Form and upload a PDF, JPG, or PNG file with your ticket stub or receipt.
OPTION #2: (Release date: September 12, 2025) Triumph of the Heart - Limited movie release in theaters. Official Trailer Link
Triumph of the Heart is a feature film about St. Maximilian Kolbe and his companions' triumph over darkness. St. Kolbe joins nine condemned men in a starvation bunker and fights to forge a brotherhood of hope in the darkest place on earth.
At posting time, this movie is Not Rated (NR), but the subject matter includes the Concentration Camps during WWII so it may not be appropriate for young children. Please view the trailer and summaries when deciding if this is appropriate for your whole family.
Credit for Attendance (2 Workshop Credits): Parents can receive 2 Parent Workshop credits with a copy of your movie ticket stub or receipt showing the date and title of this movie. To receive credit, fill out this Parent Workshop MOVIE Google Form and upload a PDF, JPG, or PNG file with your ticket stub or receipt. After you submit your ticket stub/receipt through the Google Form, please write "submitted through Google Form" on your Parent Tracking Sheet.
Teens in Confirmation Preparation (2 GROVE Credits): (With parent approval) teens can receive 2 GROVE credits with a copy of their movie ticket stub or receipt showing the date and title of this movie. To receive GROVE credit, fill out this Teen GROVE Google Form and upload a PDF, JPG, or PNG file with your ticket stub or receipt.
OPTION #3: (November 14, 2025 @ 6:00 PM) Pilgrims of Hope: Understanding Hope in a Challenging World with Fr. Lester Menor (Good Shepherd Church)
Credit for Attendance (1 Workshop Credit): Use the posted QR code in the Narthex after the Workshop to record your in-person attendance or bring your Parent Tracking Sheet to be signed by the ORE Staff.
Please note that the list of IN-PERSON Parent Workshops may increase as we are made aware of other parent workshop opportunities in the parish and/or diocese.